Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 The Way of Wisdom

The Way of Wisdom December 10, 2017

Repenting of Our Righteousness

We live in the information age where factual and practical knowledge can be attained by a click of a button. Our generation has counsel available like no other generation. From the abundance of counseling centers to the TV shows such as Dr. Phil who provides “relationship and life strategies.” Yet what is lacking is wisdom. Wisdom looks at life from God’s perspective which is a perspective broader than any person can know. We seek wisdom ().

by a click of a button. Our generation has counsel available like no other generation. From the abundance of counseling centers to the TV shows such as Dr. Phil who provides “relationship and life strategies.” Yet what is lacking is wisdom. Wisdom looks at life from God’s perspective which is a perspective broader than any person can know. We seek wisdom ().

I. Wisdom –

A. Is a person –

1. Not a method, or a process, or a set of guidelines

2. All religions except Christianity are a set of steps to follow to happiness and fulfillment –

B. Who knows the future?

1. Who really knows what will happen? –

2. No one can control the human spirit –

Wisdom is not for the purpose of controlling the future. Wisdom is a path that results in knowing our Creator and Redeemer – .

Wise men still seek Him – . Fall down to worship – .

II. Be Wise –

A. In a dangerous world

1. Particularly honor authority –

2. Paul teaches the same truth –

3. Submit yourself to every ordinance of man –

4. You will be honored –

B. Poor government does have its own consequences

1. Authoritarian rule is harmful –

2. Justice ignored encourages lawlessness –

C. There is justice higher than earthly courts –

1. To the righteous –

2. To the wicked –

III. Enjoy –

A. We do not need to understand everything in order to enjoy God’s good life –

life –

1. Job never understood his trials yet his eye saw God –

2. Seek the Lord –

B. Our Savior commands us to be wise among those who hate Him –

Like the wise men – seek Him; worship Him!!

The wise shall shine –